Emergencies

Resources for Businesses

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” – Benjamin Franklin

According to FEMA almost 40% of small businesses never re-open their doors following a disaster with another 25 percent failing within one year. Many don’t realize the substantial costs associated with recovery and the gaps which may exist between insurance and available disaster assistance. The information on this page provides a starting point from which your business can build a more resilient operation. In many cases, being aware of available resources and planning for service disruption can make the difference between a successful recovery and losing it all. Don’t be a statistic, review these resources and get started on your business continuity plan.

The City of Coral Springs Hurricane Call Center will be available to assist residents with vital information before and after a storm. Residents can reach the call center at 954-344-1001.

Staff at the Call Center are available to answer questions about City-related issues and not concerns such as canals, cable television or electricity.

Two closest primary shelters for Coral Springs

Monarch High School,
5050 Wiles Road, Coconut Creek

Coral Glades High School,
2700 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs
The American Red Cross is responsible for opening this and other shelters as need demands. Shelters and other programs may open in phases and residents will need to monitor local media for information.

It is important to note that Coral Springs is not considered an evacuation area.

Pre-registration must be done in person at the Humane Society of Broward, 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 or call for more information at 954-989-3977. Click here to visit their site for more hurricane information for your pets.

Owners are required to show proof that they reside in a County evacuation zone and that their pets have up-to-date vaccinations, including a rabies shot.

Special Needs Shelter/Emergency Transportation Program
Pre-Register with Broward County's Vulnerable Population Registry. This registry allows people who are disabled, frail or have health issues to register in advance with their city so that emergency workers may plan a better response to vulnerable residents in a recovery effort following a hurricane or other emergency.

Pre-register for evacuation transportation, if you think you may need it. As with shelter registration, you are not obligated to take advantage of the service if your plans change. To pre-register, call Broward County Emergency Management at 954-831-3902 (TTY 954-831-3940) or complete the registration form online.